http://showpopr.com/news/country.rss A website that enhances the concert experience. en-us Travel down U.S. Highway 23 in Eastern Kentucky, and you will see some of the most beautiful country on God's green earth. But there's more to the area than just the visual scenery. The area, saluted in song by Dwight … Harlems Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:38:04 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Tom_T_Hall_Stands_Up_for_Country_Music_Highway_in_Native_Kentucky http://showpopr.com/Tom_T_Hall_Stands_Up_for_Country_Music_Highway_in_Native_Kentucky It appears that in certain places, a man can be shot for singing a Kenny Chesney song. For William Oller, Jr., that place is Shingletown, Calif., and the shooter is his 70-year-old father. heavensent Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:08:56 +0000 http://showpopr.com/California_Man_Shot_for_Singing_a_Kenny_Chesney_Song http://showpopr.com/California_Man_Shot_for_Singing_a_Kenny_Chesney_Song 'Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us,' due April 10 on Mercyland Records, features a diverse group of performers delivering songs that reflect their personal beliefs, whether in a higher power, in humanity, or simply … smokeydesperado Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:05:17 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Civil_Wars_Emmylou_Harris_Buddy_Miller_Share_Songs_of_Faith_in_Mercyland http://showpopr.com/Civil_Wars_Emmylou_Harris_Buddy_Miller_Share_Songs_of_Faith_in_Mercyland Brad Paisley has recorded some very powerful love songs during his career. From "Then" to "Waitin' On a Woman" to "She's Everything," Paisley's romantic hits have touched many a couple. gyaeger Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:59:07 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Man_Proposes_With_Brad_Paisleys_Help_Watch http://showpopr.com/Man_Proposes_With_Brad_Paisleys_Help_Watch Neo-traditionalist singer Chris Young claims his fifth straight leader on Country Songs, as "You" (RCA) draws 39.3 million audience impressions (up 2.2 million) and steps 2-1 in its 23rd chart week. That … Athletics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:53:21 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Chris_Young_Crowns_Country_Songs_Tim_McGraw_Kellie_Pickler_Enter_Albums_List http://showpopr.com/Chris_Young_Crowns_Country_Songs_Tim_McGraw_Kellie_Pickler_Enter_Albums_List Carrie Underwood fans, your wait is almost over. The country chart-topper has announced that she will release her much anticipated fourth studio album on Tuesday, May 1. The as yet untitled 19 Recordings / Arista … Athletics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:18 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Carrie_Underwood_Sets_Release_Date_for_New_Album http://showpopr.com/Carrie_Underwood_Sets_Release_Date_for_New_Album Vince Gill has a surprising new gig -- fighting a war on in drugs in southeastern Tennessee. The country crooner/guitarist has been sworn in as an honorary narcotics officer and presented a McMinn Co. Sheriff's badge … ghostny Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:50:07 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Vince_Gill_Made_an_Honorary_Narcotics_Officer_in_Tennessee http://showpopr.com/Vince_Gill_Made_an_Honorary_Narcotics_Officer_in_Tennessee 70 miles separate Tullahoma, Tenn., from Music City. With that close proximity to Nashville, it's no wonder that Broken Bow recording artist Dustin Lynch became so enamored with the sounds he was hearing on the radio … pietrocrespi Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:22:51 +0000 http://showpopr.com/615_Spotlight_Dustin_Lynch_Sings_for_the_Angels http://showpopr.com/615_Spotlight_Dustin_Lynch_Sings_for_the_Angels As the Feb. 7 release date of Dierks Bentley's album, 'Home,' gets closer, the singer himself isn't staying too close to home. The day after the album drops, Dierks will be in New York for an appearance on CBS' … Athletics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:31:26 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Dierks_Bentley_Set_for_Letterman_Show_and_Webcast http://showpopr.com/Dierks_Bentley_Set_for_Letterman_Show_and_Webcast On Tuesday (Jan. 31), the Country Music Association Foundation announced a $1.4 million donation to benefit music education programs in Nashville's public schools. Chris Young and Suzy Bogguss were both on hand for … Harlems Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:29:49 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Chris_Young_Suzy_Bogguss_Help_CMA_Fund_Music_Education http://showpopr.com/Chris_Young_Suzy_Bogguss_Help_CMA_Fund_Music_Education Today marks a homecoming of sorts for Willie Nelson: he has inked a deal to return to Sony Records, his label from 1975-1993. Harlems Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:29:12 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Willie_Nelson_ReSigns_to_Sony_Records_Announces_New_Albums http://showpopr.com/Willie_Nelson_ReSigns_to_Sony_Records_Announces_New_Albums The Eli Young Band have much to celebrate besides their recent No. 1 hit, 'Crazy Girl.' The country foursome have plans to spend much of 2012 on the road, including their headlining trek, the Keep On Dreamin' tour … arienette1981 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:09:19 +0000 http://showpopr.com/Eli_Young_Band_Announce_New_Tour_amp_a_Few_Surprises http://showpopr.com/Eli_Young_Band_Announce_New_Tour_amp_a_Few_Surprises